Al-Hikmah University Journal

This paper examines the managing of students’ diversity for the delivering of quality learning outcomes in secondary schools in Nigeria. The paper was theoretical in nature and as such adopted qualitative method of analysis where data were collected from secondary sources such as textbooks, journals and the internet. The study identifies different approaches in managing students’ diversity in secondary schools. Among the approaches listed are school policy, staff development and teacher/student relations. The paper explains that there are no two students that are alike in all things and due to their diverse nature, they respond to teaching differently. Also, it went further to explain that improper managing of students’ diversity can be a reason for poor academic performance of the students and so only total quality diversity management can erase this challenge in the process of teaching and learning.  To actually fulfill the purpose of delivering quality outcome, the paper recommends amongst others; that all those charged with students’ responsibilities should be enlightened via conferences on how to handle diversity matters and that a standing school policy on diversity should be enacted and enforced.